1. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Dual Band Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterUsers Manual Version: 2.0

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IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 Table of Contents 1INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 3 1.1FEATURES & BENEFITS ................................................................................................................ 3 1.2PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................... 4 1.3USB ADAPTER DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 4 1.4SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 5 1.5APPLICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 6 1.6NETWORK CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................... 7 2INSTALL DRIVERS & CLIENT UTILITY .................................................................................... 9 2.1BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..................................................................................................................... 9 2.2INSTALLING THE DRIVERS ............................................................................................................ 9 3UNDERSTANDING CLIENT UTILITY.........................................................................................14 3.1CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION ............................................................................................14 4STATION MODE CONFIGURATION ...........................................................................................16 4.1CURRENT NETWORK INFORMATION ............................................................................................16 4.2GENERAL CONNECTION SETTING ................................................................................................17 4.3WEP ENCRYPTION ......................................................................................................................19 4.4WPA/WPA2 AUTHENTICATION WITH TKIP/AES ENCRYPTION .................................................21 4.5WPA-PSK AUTHENTICATION .....................................................................................................24 4.6PROFILES .....................................................................................................................................25 4.7ADVANCED SETTINGS .................................................................................................................26 5UNINSTALL THE DRIVERS & CLIENT UTILITY ....................................................................28 5.1 ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS ......................................................................................................28 5.2 THROUGH PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................30 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................33 APPENDIX B FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.........................................................................342 3. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.0 1 Introduction This is a USB 2.0 pen-size wireless adapter supporting dual-band 802.11a/b/g (2.4GHz & 5GHz) radio operation. It provides high-speed wireless connection with data rate up to 54Mbps.It is based on the 802.11g standard backwards compatible with 802.11b products. This means that you do not need to change your entire network to maintain connectivity. You may sacrifice some of 802.11g speed when you mix 802.11b and 802.11g devices, but you will not lose the ability to communicate when you incorporate the 802.11g standard into your 802.11b network. You may choose to slowly change your network by gradually replacing the 802.11b devices with 802.11g devices. For a more secure application, it supports 802.1x, WPA and WPA2.This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and network configuration. 1.1 Features & Benefits FeaturesBenefits WEP64/128/256, WPA(HW TKIPHigh level security support) and AES128-CCMP IEEE802.1x Client Support Enhances authentication and security Advanced Power Management Low power consumption in power saving mode. USB 2.0 USB 2.0 interface and compatible with USB 1.1 High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming 3 4. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.01.2 Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package. One Wireless LAN USB AdapterOne CD-ROM with Users Manual Included 1.3 USB Adapter Description The USB adapter is a standard USB adapter that fits into any USB interface. The USB adapter has a LED indicator and a built-in antenna for wireless connectivity. LED Indicator:Ad-hoc Mode: Solid Green, whether the wireless is connected or not. Infrastructure Mode: Solid green while connected, and blinking during activity. USB Connector 4 5. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.01.4 System Requirements The following are the minimum system requirements in order to use the USB adapter.PC/AT compatible computer with a USB interface.Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system.(Windows 98SE/ME dont support USB 2.0, the performance could beinfluenced)20 MB of free disk space for installing the USB adapter driver and utilityprogram.5 6. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.01.5 Applications The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs:a) Difficult-to-wire environmentsThere are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historicbuildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make theinstallation of LANs either impossible or very expensive. b) Temporary workgroupsConsider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants atemporary WLAN established and removed. c) The ability to access real-time informationDoctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers canaccess real-time information while dealing with patients, servingcustomers and processing information. d) Frequently changed environmentsShow rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites wherefrequently rearrange the workplace. e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networksSOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a smallnetwork. f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networksNetwork managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overheadcaused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes withwireless LANs. g) Wired LAN backupNetwork managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup formission-critical applications running on wired networks. h) Training/Educational facilitiesTraining sites at corporations and students at universities use wirelessconnectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, andlearning. 6 7. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.01.6 Network Configuration To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:a) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) ModeThis is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to- peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts a network in ad-hoc mode. b) Infrastructure ModeThe infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this mode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be via the AP. It doesnt matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet network. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range of independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectively doubles the distance between wireless stations. The image below depicts a network in infrastructure mode.7 8. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.08 9. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.0 2 Install Drivers & Client Utility 2.1 Before You Begin Before installing the new drivers of your USB adapter, you need to disable all of the Wireless LAN drivers that you have installed.During the installation, Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP may need to copy systems files from its installation CD. Therefore, you may need a copy of the Windows installation CD at hand before installing the drivers. On many systems, instead of a CD, the necessary installation files are archived on the hard disk in C:WINDOWS OPTIONSCABS directory. 2.2 Installing the Drivers Follow the steps below in order to install the USB adapter drivers:1. Insert the CD-ROM that was provided to you in this package. The setupshould run automatically. If the setup does not run automatically, then youmust manually select the setup.exe file from the CD-ROM drive. 2. Once the setup begins you will see the Install Shield Wizard, as the imagedepicts below. 3. Click on the Next button to continue. 4. Select the location where you would like the driver installed. Click on the9 10. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 Browse button to change the directory, or click on the Next button tocontinue using the default directory. 5. Wait a few moments until the files are copied to the computer. 10 11. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 6. The first part of the installation is complete. Click on the Finish button. 7. At this point, carefully insert the device into the USB port of your computer.8. Windows will automatically detect the device and display the Found NewHardware Wizard, as the image depicts below. It will ask you to connect tothe Windows Update website, to search for software. Select No, not thistime, and click on the Next button. 11 12. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 9. Once again the Found New Hardware Wizard will ask you to installsoftware. Click on the Cancel button to continue. 10. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) radio button and then click on the Next button. Please wait while the files are copied to the computer.11. If you are using Windows XP, you will see a message regarding Windows12 13. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 Logo Testing, click on the Continue Anyway button to continue. 12. A message will then appear indicating that the installation process is complete Click on the Finish button. 13 14. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 3 Understanding Client Utility After a successful installation you will see the USB adapter Client Utility in the Windows Program group called 802.11 a+b+g Wireless LAN.To run the Client Utility click Start > Programs > 802.a+b+g Wireless LAN > Wireless LAN Utility. You will then see the Client Utility icon in the system tray of your computer. Client Utility 3.1 Current Network Information The Current Network Information screen displays the current status of the wireless radio as a station. To configure each mode separately refer to Chapter 4 (Station mode) . Available Network: If you would like to associate with a specific network, double click on the network name (SSID), you will then get connected to the network if you have the correct permission keys.14 15. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.0Channel: Displays the channel at which this device is connected. Type: Displays the type of network, such as: Infrastructure or Ad-hoc. SSID: Displays the SSID of the network. The SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive. Tx Rate: Display the data transmit rate, 54Mbps or 11Mbps. Encryption: Displays the type of encryption used, None, WEP, or WPA. Refer to chapter 4 to configure the settings for station mode.15 16. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 4 Station Mode Configuration This chapter focuses on how to configure the device in Station mode (wireless LAN client)4.1 Current Network Information The Current Network Information screen displays the current status of the wireless radio as a station.Available Network: If you would like to associate with a specific network,double click on the network name (SSID), you will then get connected tothe network if you have the correct permission keys.Channel: Displays the channel at which this device is connected.Type: Displays the type of network, such as: Infrastructure or Ad-hoc.SSID: Displays the SSID of the network. The SSID is a unique nameshared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must beidentical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive.Tx Rate: Display the data transmit rate, 54Mbps or 11Mbps.Encryption: Displays the type of encryption used, None, WEP, or WPA.Click on the More Setting button to configure a profile and change the defaultsettings.16 17. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.04.2 General Connection Setting The General Connection Setting allows you to configure the SSID, network type, authentication, and encryption type. .You may click Change button to set change those settings. 17 18. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.0 SSID: Enter the SSID of the network. The SSID is a unique name shared among all points in your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all points in the network, and is case-sensitive. Place a check in the any box if you would like the device to connect to the first available Access Point with the strongest signal. Network Type: Select a network type from the drop-down list, Infrastructure or Ad-hoc. If you select infrastructure, the device must be connected to an Access Point. If you select ad-hoc, you may connect the device to another WLAN client adapter (such as this one). Authentication: Select an authentication type from the drop down list. Options available are: Auto, Open System Shared Key, WPA, WPA- PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK. Encryption: Select an encryption type from the drop-down list: Options available are Disable, WEP, TKIP, AES. Note: Refer to the WEP encryption and WPA encryption sections in this chapter to configure the security settings.18 19. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.04.3 WEP Encryption You may select 64, 128 or 256-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) key to encrypt data (Default setting is Disable). WEP encrypts each frame transmitted from the radio using one of the Keys from a panel. When you use WEP to communicate with the other wireless clients, all the wireless devices in this network must have the same encryption key or pass phrase. Authentication: Select Open System or Shared Key from the drop- down list. If you are not sure what to choose, select auto. Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list. Click on the WEP Encryption Key Setting button.19 20. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 Key Lengh: Select an encryption key length: 64, 128 or 256-bit. The setting must be the same as the Access Point. Default Key ID: Since you can specify up to 4 different WEP keys, select the WEP key value that will be used for this network. Key Format: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII. Key Value #1 - #4: You may enter up to 4 different WEP keys. However, only that WEP key will be used that is defined by the Default Key ID. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 20 21. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.0 The key is provided via 802.1x authentication: Place a check in this box is 802.1x authentication is used. By selecting this option, the WEP key settings will be disabled. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. Click OK or Cancel to exit this setting.4.4 WPA/WPA2 Authentication with TKIP/AES Encryption WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity- checking feature which makes sure that keys havent been tampered with.21 22. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.0Authentication: Select WPA from the drop-down list. Encryption: Select TKIP or AES from the drop-down list. Click on the WPA Encryption Setting button.In this section you can configure the settings for TLS or PEAP. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is an IETF standardized authentication protocol that uses PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) certificate-based authentication of both the client and authentication server. Protocol: Select TLS from the drop-down list. User Name: Enter the user name that is used for authentication purposes. Certificate: Make sure that you have downloaded and installed the certificate on the computer. Then select the appropriate certificate from the drop-down list. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. OK to exit this page.The PEAP authentication type is based on EAPTLS authentication, but uses a password instead of a client certificate for authentication. PEAP uses a dynamic session-based WEP key, which is derived from the device and RADIUS server, to encrypt data.22 23. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.0 Protocol: Select PEAP from the drop-down list. User Name: Enter the user name that is used for authentication purposes. Password: Enter the password for the specified user name. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. OK to exit this page.23 24. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.04.5 WPA-PSK Authentication Authentication: Select WPA-PSK from the drop-down list. Encryption: Select an encryption type from the drop-down list. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. Click on the WPA Encryption Setting button.24 25. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 Passphrase: Enter a WPA passphrase. For ASCII text, enter 8-63 characters, for hexadecimal enter 64 characters). Key Format: Select ASCII or Hexadecimal. Click on the Apply button to save the changes. 4.6 Profiles Multiple profiles can be created for different Network Names (SSIDs) and security settings. This allows a user to quickly associate with another network, instead of entering the credentials each time. 25 26. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 Profile Name: Displays the name of current profile. One device can have many profiles, but only one profile can be loaded at a time. Load: Select a profile from the drop-down list and then click on the Load button. Save Current: Enter a new profile name and then click on the Save Current button to save the profile. Delete: To delete an existing profile, select it from the drop-down list and then click on the Delete button. 4.7 Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings allows you to configure the user interface language, power consumption, and threshold values. 26 27. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 Language: Select a user interface language from the drop-down list. Options available are: English or Traditional Chinese Power Consumption Setting: If your desktop or notebook is connected to external power, select Continuous Access Mode (CAM), if your notebook is using a battery, select Maximum Power-Saving Mode, or Fast Power-Saving Mode. 27 28. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.0 5 Uninstall the Drivers & Client Utility If the device installation is unsuccessful for any reason, the best way to solve the problem may be to completely uninstall the device and its utility and repeat the installation procedure again. Hereby, customers can use one of the following two methods to uninstall the driver and utility.5.1 Add or Remove Programs Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Drivers and Client Utility:1. Click on Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs 2. You will then see the following window. Select the IEEE 802.11a+b+gWireless LAN and then click on Change/Remove. 3. Click on the OK button to confirm the Uninstallation process. 4. The process will then remove the drivers from your computer. Click on theFinish button and then remove the USB adapter.28 29. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 29 30. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.0 5.2 Through Programs Follow the steps below in order to uninstall the Drivers and Client Utility:1. Click on Start > All programs > Select IEEE802.11a/b/g Wireless Lan > Uninstall All Application 2. Then, process will go to Installshield Wizard. The screen will pop up thefollowing conversation Do you want to completely remove the selectedapplication and all of its features3. Click on the OK button to confirm the Uninstallation process.30 31. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 AdapterVersion 2.0 4. The process will then remove the drivers from your computer. Click on theFinish button and then remove the USB adapter.31 32. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 32 33. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 Appendix A SpecificationsData Rates2.412~2.472G(IEEE802.11g) 802.11a: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps 6Mbps@ -90dBm; 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 54Mbps@ -73dBm Mbps 2.412~2.472G(IEEE802.11b) 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps 11Mbps@ -87dBm;Standards / Compliance1Mbps@ -94dBm IEEE802.11, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11g,Available Transmit Power IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.1h, IEEE802.1x5.15~5.35 GHzRegulation Certifications 15 2dBm @6Mbps FCC Part 15/UL, ETSI 300/328/CE 12 2dBm @54MbpsOperating Voltage5.725 ~ 5.825GHz 3.3V15 2dBm @6MbpsStatus LEDs 12 2dBm @54Mbps RF link activity2.412~2.483G (IEEE802.11g)Drivers 17 2dBm @6Mbps Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP15 2dBm @54MbpsRF Information2.412~2.472G(IEEE802.11b)Frequency Band 18 2dBm @1~11Mbps 802.11a: 5.15~5.25GHz, Antenna 5.25~5.35GHz, 5.725~5.825GHzIntegrated with built-in diversity 802.11b/g: U.S., Europe and Japan product covering 2.4 to 2.484 GHz, Networking programmable for different country Topology regulationsAd-Hoc, InfrastructureMedia Access ProtocolSecurity Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)IEEE802.1x support for LEAP/PEAPModulation Technology WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access (AES,64,128,152-WEP with shared-key 802.11a/g: OFDM (64-QAM, 16-QAM, authentication) QPSK, BPSK) 802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK)PhysicalOperating ChannelsForm Factor 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 USB 2.0 / 1.1 dongle for Europe, 2 for Spain, 4 for FranceDimensions (HxWxD)Receive Sensitivity (Typical) 79.5(L) mm x 26(W) mm x 10.4(H) mm 5.15~5.35GHz Weight 6Mbps@ -90dBm; 40 g/ 1.6oz 54Mbps@ -72dBmEnvironmental 5.47~5.725GHzTemperature Range 6Mbps@ -90dBm;Operating: -0C to 55C 54Mbps@ -72dBm Storage: -20Cto 75C 5.725~5.825GHzHumidity (non-condensing) 6Mbps@ -89dBm; 5%~95% Typical 54Mbps@ -72dBm 33 34. IEEE 802.11a/b/g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Version 2.0 Appendix B FCC Interference StatementFederal Communication Commission Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093 paragraph (d)(2). This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.34